Exploring the Influence of Dysphagia and Tracheostomy on Pneumonia in Patients with Stroke: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Yong DaiJiao QiaoQiu-Ping YeXin-Ya LiJia-Hui HuZu-Lin Dou

Published in: Brain sciences (2022)

Tracheostomy and dysphagia increased the risk of pneumonia in patients with stroke. Total tracheostomy time, duration of ventilator support, degree of penetration and aspiration, and oropharyngeal phase dysfunction are risk factors. Given this, we also found that there may be a correlation between tracheostomy and dysphagia.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
respiratory failure
risk factors
acute respiratory distress syndrome
atrial fibrillation
intensive care unit
oxidative stress
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
ultrasound guided